NH House Testimony

HB1176

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanDied in House

Front license plate requirement removed

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Removes the requirement that a motor vehicle display a front license plate unless the vehicle is used commercially or is towing a trailer or other apparatus.

relative to the display of license plates on vehicles.

Motor Vehicles

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

8 submissions
Support 5Oppose 3Neutral 0
Elizabeth IacovelliOpposeSalem, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

As a driver, I feel safer knowing that one’s license plate number is clearly visible on both the front and back of the car. In the event of an accident, especially a hit and run, there are more opportunities to find the license plate of the offender.

Roy SchweikerOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

A front plate makes it much easier to identify vehicles, and at an initial cost of $10 or so and $1 a year for a sticker is not an unreasonable requirement.

Sarah ScottSupportSomersworth, NHfor Americans for Prosperity New HampshireJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

James SpillaneSupportDeerfield, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Katie McLaughlinOpposeWeare, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Lawrence ArtzSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Simon BerrioSupportDalton, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Eric PauerSupportBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.